ADMINISTRATOR I

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

➢The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

Department of Maryland State Police

Licensing Division

1111 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

The main purpose of this position is to evaluate and ensure that complete and thorough investigations have been completed, by initial reviewers or background investigators, on applicants submitting a Maryland State Police Application and Affidavit to Purchase a Regulated Firearm (Form 77R), an application for a Handgun Qualification License (HQL) and/or an application to Wear and Carry a Firearm (Handgun Permit) to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division, within the statutorily mandated time periods. This is achieved by comparing criminal histories, discovered during the initial investigation, to all State and federal statutes and regulations in order to determine eligibility for firearm purchase licensure, regulated firearm purchase, and/or to wear and carry a regulated firearm.

Conduct secondary and full investigations of 77R, Handgun Permit and or Professional Licenses (Security Guard or Agency, Private Detective or Agency, Security Systems, Technician or Agency, Special Police Officer or Railroad Police Officer applications within the Licensing Portal, and/or HQL applications within the My License Office by querying, interpreting, comparing and applying criminal and other records obtained from, but not limited to, the following State and Federal databases and systems, ensuring that the applicant is not prohibited to purchase a firearm by State or federal law and that the firearms) has not been reported as stolen or missing:

Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS);
Maryland Telecommunications Enforcement Resource System (METERS);
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS);
The International Justice and Public Safety Network (Nlets);
National Crime Information Center (NCIC);
Maryland Automated Firearms Services System (MAFSS);
Maryland Identification/Index System;
Maryland Raps;
Maryland Department of Health (MDH);
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS);
Judicial Information System (JIS);
Maryland Parole and Probation;
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA);
Portal to Judiciary Applications (J-portal: Secure Case Search, Warrants & Orders);
Maryland Judiciary Case Search;

My License Office (Handgun Qualification License);
Licensing Portal (Maryland Handgun Permit).

 Must maintain a level of proficiency and accuracy, as established by current Licensing Division policies and procedures.

Complete all associated forms, ledgers and notifications associated with the processing and disposition assigned to a 77R, HQL and/or Handgun Permit, including, but not limited to:
Criminal history notes and documentation within the Licensing Portal and/or My License Office;

Placed on Hold form and Hold Ledger;
Disapproval Form and Disapproval Ledger;
Disapproval notifications to Maryland State Police Firearms Enforcement;
Licensing Division Command Brief;
Reports required for any appeal hearing or judicial proceeding.

Conduct NICS Rechecks and Licensing Rechecks within the Licensing Portal and Pawn Redemption/Return of Consignment NICS checks, per Licensing Division, State and federal policies and procedures. Assist with annual Machine Gun Registration, Regulated Firearm Dealer renewals, Qualified Handgun Instructor renewals, and/or LEOSA applications, as needed. Complete all associated forms, ledgers and notifications associated with the processing of these various applications or processes.

Answer phone calls, emails and other correspondence concerning firearm services, regulatory issues, general firearm questions and other questions related to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division.

Must maintain currency for all required State and federal database and system accesses. Must maintain a high level of understanding of State and federal firearm laws. policies and procedures.

Perform other job-related duties, as tasked by Firearm Services Supervisors or by Licensing Division Command.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. It is important that you include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Four (4) years of experience working as a full-time law enforcement officer (certified police officer).

2. Four (4) years of experience in law enforcement function as a police dispatcher, civilian background investigator.

3. Experience working at the Federal, State, County or local levels of Government. 

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

In accordance with Section 2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article, Candidates for position in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be place on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: Kirsten M. Clouse

Kirstenm.clouse@maryland.gov

*If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4349. 

*TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

*We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

*As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

*Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.